Cigar Coop Prime Time Show

PCA 2026: 14 Minutes with Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars. This is our 9th and final longer form interview from the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show.

This is our 8th longer form interview from the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. This one is our annual interview PCA Interview with Steve Saka from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust.

This is our 8th longer form interview from the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. This one is our annual interview PCA Interview with Steve Saka from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust.

Our seventh longer format interview from PCA 2026 is a Let's Get Pairing Episode recorded with Norm Hooten and Jonathan Carney of Hooten Young. In this segment, Tripp and Denis get into Norm's background in forming Hooten Young, the upcoming America 250 Reserve release, and an interactive pairing session.

Our seventh longer format interview from PCA 2026 is a Let's Get Pairing Episode recorded with Norm Hooten and Jonathan Carney of Hooten Young. In this segment, Tripp and Denis get into Norm's background in forming Hooten Young, the upcoming America 250 Reserve release, and an interactive pairing session.

On Prime Time Episode 376, we welcome back Juan Lopez, Vice President of Sales for Gurkha Cigars. This is a very special year for Juan as he celebrates 30 years in the cigar business. We will look back at Juan’s career, his commemorative cigar, and bring back memories of the last 30 years as we pay tribute to Juany. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bi...

On Prime Time Episode 376, we welcome back Juan Lopez, Vice President of Sales for Gurkha Cigars. This is a very special year for Juan as he celebrates 30 years in the cigar business. We will look back at Juan’s career, his commemorative cigar, and bring back memories of the last 30 years as we pay tribute to Juany. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bi...

In our sixth longer form interview from PCA 2026, we talk with Drew Newman from J.C. Newman Cigar Company. Drew takes us through J.C. Newman's lineup from the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show plus what his company will be doing to celebrate America 250.

In our sixth longer form interview from PCA 2026, we talk with Drew Newman from J.C. Newman Cigar Company. Drew takes us through J.C. Newman's lineup from the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show plus what his company will be doing to celebrate America 250.

On Prime Time Episode 375, we welcome Tom Zbyrad, the Brand Manager for Zino from Davidoff of Geneva. Zino has emerged as one of the hottest brands in the Davidoff portfolio. There also is a new release with the Zino Honduras. Tom will get into all of the happenings and we will learn a little more about him. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec...

On Prime Time Episode 375, we welcome Tom Zbyrad, the Brand Manager for Zino from Davidoff of Geneva. Zino has emerged as one of the hottest brands in the Davidoff portfolio. There also is a new release with the Zino Honduras. Tom will get into all of the happenings and we will learn a little more about him. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec...

To no one’s surprise, S.T. Dupont had one of the biggest lineups of new products at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show . What makes the S.T. Dupont booth special is that it combines innovation and art with its releases. Les Mann, Vice President of Sales for S.T. Dupont takes us through the lineup.

To no one’s surprise, S.T. Dupont had one of the biggest lineups of new products at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show . What makes the S.T. Dupont booth special is that it combines innovation and art with its releases. Les Mann, Vice President of Sales for S.T. Dupont takes us through the lineup.

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 187, we present our “Essentials Playlist”. In 2025, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (DTT): released a couple of samplers: Essentials and Deep Cuts .  The “Essentials” represent the popular, must-smoke cigars in the DTT portfolio. Meanwhile Deep Cuts represent DTT Master Ligador Steve Saka’s absolute favorite cigars (which might be deeper, less popular ones) in the portf...

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 187, we present our “Essentials Playlist”. In 2025, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (DTT): released a couple of samplers: Essentials and Deep Cuts .  The “Essentials” represent the popular, must-smoke cigars in the DTT portfolio. Meanwhile Deep Cuts represent DTT Master Ligador Steve Saka’s absolute favorite cigars (which might be deeper, less popular ones) in the portf...

In our fourth long-form interview from PCA 2026, we talk to Rafael Nodal about Altadis's lineup at this year's Trade Show.

In our fourth long-form interview from PCA 2026, we talk to Rafael Nodal about Altadis's lineup at this year's Trade Show.

In our third longer form interview from PCA 2026, we meet the new CEO of Tabacalera USA, Charles Gibb!

In our third longer form interview from PCA 2026, we meet the new CEO of Tabacalera USA, Charles Gibb!

On Prime Time Episode 374, we welcome Tradecraft Cigars to our show with our guests Rob Blumenthal and Wiber Ventura as our guests. The Blumenthal and Ventura families have a long history in the cigar industry, and now the two have come together for Tradecraft Cigars. We will dive into their story and brand. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec...

On Prime Time Episode 374, we welcome Tradecraft Cigars to our show with our guests Rob Blumenthal and Wiber Ventura as our guests. The Blumenthal and Ventura families have a long history in the cigar industry, and now the two have come together for Tradecraft Cigars. We will dive into their story and brand. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec...

In our second extended format interview at PCA 2026, we talk to Hector Alfonso , the Director of Operations and Master Blender for Espinosa Cigars. Hector was back at the Trade Show for the first time since 2023. Everyone was quite excited to see Hector back. Hector was very generous with his time with our team this year as he talks Espinosa at PCA 2026 and more.

In our second extended format interview at PCA 2026, we talk to Hector Alfonso , the Director of Operations and Master Blender for Espinosa Cigars. Hector was back at the Trade Show for the first time since 2023. Everyone was quite excited to see Hector back. Hector was very generous with his time with our team this year as he talks Espinosa at PCA 2026 and more.

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 186, it's our first Mother's Day Show. The concept is very simple. We simply look at contemporary music stars who are not only moms, but any caregiver who identifies as a woman and is in music. This can be a biological mom, an auntie who raised some kids, adopted children, etc. On this show, Dave lights up Lure Cigars' The Last Cast 2025 while Coop smokes a pre-releas...

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 186, it's our first Mother's Day Show. The concept is very simple. We simply look at contemporary music stars who are not only moms, but any caregiver who identifies as a woman and is in music. This can be a biological mom, an auntie who raised some kids, adopted children, etc. On this show, Dave lights up Lure Cigars' The Last Cast 2025 while Coop smokes a pre-releas...